Im 18 weeks pregnant and I have lost 20 pounds, is that normal?

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I'm 15 weeks pregnant and I haven't gained an ounce, but during my last appointment 2 weeks ago I asked my Dr. if it was OK. He said that as long as my baby was growing fine I did't have to worry about my weight gain until the end. But I'm not sure that I'll gain any weight since during my first pregnancy I was over my ideal weight and I lost 24lbs, but every pregnancy is different and I'm ready to put on some pounds if it's neccesary to have a healthy baby.

I am 18 weeks pregnant as well, I lost 20 lbs in the beginning and have not gained any weight back yet. As long as baby is growing fine I'd consider yourself lucky. I only ended up gaining 19 lbs with my first and my Dr assured me that was fine.

Well I am 20 weeks and have lost about 18 pounds. I wasn't overweight when I got pregnant, but I have been eating a lot healthier since I got pregnant just because thats what I always want. My baby is fine and I am growing! My doctor was going to check a few things out but he said that since the baby is good that I shouldn't worry and to count my blessings that I havent packed on the pounds yet!

I lost with both pregnancies to the point where with each I was about 10lbs less when I delivered them. I had really bad morning sickness with both so I think my issue was the nausea and vomiting. I was big when I got pregnant with both so I guess I had room to loose.

i am 15 weeks with my first baby and i have lost about 7 pounds so far..not much but at the same time i am not getting sick or anything..i am plus size and my doctor said losing weight for someone my size is fine as long as i keep eating..i do eat more than i used to but the vitamins and the way i changed my eating is what is causing me to lose weight..as long as the baby is healthy everything is fine

With my first child I lost 21 lbs, and now with my second I have lost 12 so far. As long as the baby seems to be growing at a good pace, then there isn't anything to worry about. I had a few I needed to lose anyways. Just keep your Dr. informed.

I lost at least 15 lbs. during my first trimester when I had my daughter. I was so sick I couldn't eat. But once that ended around 14 weeks I steadily gained. This time around I haven't lost but I haven't gained too much either... I have a much better appetite and didn't feel nearly as sick, so I'm guessing that's why I've kept the weight on. Make sure your doctor is aware of what's going on, mine got a bit worried about me until I started feeling like eating again. :)

omg! im 18 weeks also and lost 19.. my dr flips on my weight and is sending me to childrens hospital. and is threatening a feeding tube. however my baby is growing great and is healthy. i was very thin to begin with. but the dr said me losing the weight may not be affecting the baby now. but later in the pregnancy it will. possibly cause preterm labor for lack of nutrients.

I am 15 weeks today and I have lost 16lbs.. At my last visit my doctor said that he wanted to see me again in 2 weeks. I have been sick and not able to eat much at all. I have steadied out over the last week or so, forcing myself to eat something. My apt Monday he just wants to make sure that I don't want to go on a RX for the nausea. BUT even though I have gone down 16lbs, you can certainly tell there is a baby there! So that makes me feel a lot better.

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